used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
cricket-shield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
increase twofold
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
ForgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
Foxenby
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From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
LiningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
Socker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
not in physical motion
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
except if; if not
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
in or at the place that
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
which person or people
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Moreover, he had steered the Socker team into the final of the football cup, and there was still a chance of winning that and bringing off the double event.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Cloud with the Silver Lining Loving Foxenby with all his heart, as one who had been far happier there than at home, Dick Forge had always hitherto come back to it in joyful expectation of pleasant days in store.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It appeared to him that, unless something approaching a miracle happened in less than a fortnight, a storm would burst over his head that he would be unable to weather.
but in spite of that
From this reading Never had a winter term started with greater possibilities, yet Dick entered upon it with leaden feet and downcast spirits.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading As its captain he had striven hard, particularly on the athletic side, to keep it well in the picture, and there was evidence of his zeal in the hall, where the County Schools' cricket-shield now hung.
